Centrelink, Help, Child Support, Medicare Levy

The amount you salary package is never subject to income tax. That is the tax law. However, what you earn is also relevant for other purposes such as Centrelink Payments (eg. Family Tax Benefit A and B), HELP repayments, child support payments and Medicare Levy Surcharge.

In summary, salary packaging

does NOT impact your Centrelink entitlement (but you need to tell Centrelink the right information. Advantage can help);